Paul Henderson (sailor)
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1964 Enoshima
12 th Flying Dutchman
1968 Acapulco
20 th Finn
Paul Franklin Henderson (17 November 1934), Toronto
is a former president of the International Sailing Federation
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in the Flying Dutchman
, 1968 Acapulco
in the Finn
and at the 1972 Schilksee
as coach. He also qualified for the 1980 Olympics at Tallinn
in the Star
but Canada joined the Olympic Boycot
against the Soviet Union
.
Silver Medal
Other Major Events
He was a member of the founding group that set up CORK (Canadian Olympic Regatta Kingston)
The first time Paul represented Canada at the International Yacht Racing Union, was in 1970 to advise on the sailing venue for the 1976 Montreal Olympics. He stayed active for ISAF
for over 30 years.
Paul Henderson dedicated five years as a volunteer in his leadership of the Toronto Olympic Bid, to host the 1996 Olympic Games and was also consulted to the 2008 Olympic bid and to the 2010 Vancouver bid.
Paul was elected President of the ISAF in 1994; the first non-European to ever hold this position.
He was on the IOC Sports and Environmental Commission and Women and Sport Commission. During his presidency sailing went from 18% women athletes in Atlanta 1996 to 35% in Athens 2004.
as crew member on the Canadian Yngling
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1964 Summer Olympics
The 1964 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Tokyo, Japan in 1964. Tokyo had been awarded with the organization of the 1940 Summer Olympics, but this honor was subsequently passed to Helsinki because of Japan's...
12 th Flying Dutchman
Sailing at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Sailing/Yachting is a Olympic sport starting from the Games of the 1st Olympiad Sailing/Yachting is a Olympic sport starting from the Games of the 1st Olympiad Sailing/Yachting is a Olympic sport starting from the Games of the 1st Olympiad (1896 Olympics in Athens Greece. With the exception of 1904...
1968 Acapulco
1964 Summer Olympics
The 1964 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Tokyo, Japan in 1964. Tokyo had been awarded with the organization of the 1940 Summer Olympics, but this honor was subsequently passed to Helsinki because of Japan's...
20 th Finn
Sailing at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Sailing/Yachting is a Olympic sport starting from the Games of the 1st Olympiad Sailing/Yachting is a Olympic sport starting from the Games of the 1st Olympiad Sailing/Yachting is a Olympic sport starting from the Games of the 1st Olympiad (1896 Olympics in Athens Greece. With the exception of 1904...
Paul Franklin Henderson (17 November 1934), Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
is a former president of the International Sailing Federation
International Sailing Federation
The International Sailing Federation is recognised by the International Olympic Committee as the world governing body for the sport of sailing....
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Sailing career
Living on Toronto Island around boats and sailing Paul learned the basics of the sport, as well as the values and importance of sport early in life. He become a very active competitor in sailing, winning medals at World, North American and National Championships. He has the record of having competed in all the Canadian Olympic Sailing Trials from 1948 to 1984. Paul has represented Canada at three Olympic Games: 1964 EnochimaSailing at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Sailing/Yachting is a Olympic sport starting from the Games of the 1st Olympiad Sailing/Yachting is a Olympic sport starting from the Games of the 1st Olympiad Sailing/Yachting is a Olympic sport starting from the Games of the 1st Olympiad (1896 Olympics in Athens Greece. With the exception of 1904...
in the Flying Dutchman
Flying Dutchman (dinghy)
thumbthumbThe Flying Dutchman is a 20-foot one-design high-performance two-person monohull racing dinghy. Developed in the early 1950s, its large sail area per unit weight allow it to plane easily when sailing upwind. The boat utilizes a trapeze harness for the crew and hiking straps for the...
, 1968 Acapulco
Sailing at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Sailing/Yachting is a Olympic sport starting from the Games of the 1st Olympiad Sailing/Yachting is a Olympic sport starting from the Games of the 1st Olympiad Sailing/Yachting is a Olympic sport starting from the Games of the 1st Olympiad (1896 Olympics in Athens Greece. With the exception of 1904...
in the Finn
Finn (dinghy)
The Finn dinghy is the men's single-handed, cat-rigged Olympic class for sailing. It was designed by Swedish canoe designer, Rickard Sarby, in 1949 for the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki...
and at the 1972 Schilksee
Sailing at the 1972 Summer Olympics
Sailing/Yachting is a Olympic sport starting from the Games of the 1st Olympiad . With the exception of 1904 and possible 1916 sailing was always a part of the Olympic program....
as coach. He also qualified for the 1980 Olympics at Tallinn
Sailing at the 1980 Summer Olympics
Sailing/Yachting is a Olympic sport starting from the Games of the 1st Olympiad . With the exception of 1904 and possible 1916 sailing was always a part of the Olympic program....
in the Star
Star (sailboat)
The International Star is a 6.9 m one-design racing keelboat for two people.The boat must weigh at least 671 kg with a maximum total sail area of 26.5 m . It is sloop-rigged, with a mainsail larger in proportional size than any other boat of its length...
but Canada joined the Olympic Boycot
Olympic Games scandals and controversies
The Olympic Games is a major international multi-sport event. During its history, both the Summer and Winter Games were a subject of many scandals and controversies....
against the Soviet Union
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
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Palmeres
Gold Medals- 12 Canadian Championships including:
- International 14International 14The International 14 is 14-foot double-handed racing dinghy. The class originated in England in the early part of the 20th century. It is sailed and raced in many countries around the world and was one of the very first true international racing dinghy classes recognised by International Sailing...
- 1959 - Flying DutchmanFlying Dutchman (dinghy)thumbthumbThe Flying Dutchman is a 20-foot one-design high-performance two-person monohull racing dinghy. Developed in the early 1950s, its large sail area per unit weight allow it to plane easily when sailing upwind. The boat utilizes a trapeze harness for the crew and hiking straps for the...
- 1964, 1966, 1970 - FinnFinn (dinghy)The Finn dinghy is the men's single-handed, cat-rigged Olympic class for sailing. It was designed by Swedish canoe designer, Rickard Sarby, in 1949 for the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki...
- 1967 - StarStar (sailboat)The International Star is a 6.9 m one-design racing keelboat for two people.The boat must weigh at least 671 kg with a maximum total sail area of 26.5 m . It is sloop-rigged, with a mainsail larger in proportional size than any other boat of its length...
- 1979, 1980 - SolingSolingA Soling is a class of open keelboat designed by Jan Linge of Norway in 1965. In 1968, it was chosen from among many other boats to be the men's triple-handed boat for the 1972 Olympics...
- 1975
- International 14
- 5 United States titles including:
- International 14 - 1957, 1959
- 470470 (dinghy)The 470 is a double-handed monohull planing dinghy with a centreboard, Bermuda rig, and centre sheeting. The name is the overall length of the boat in centimetres . The hull is fibreglass with integral buoyancy tanks. The 470 is equipped with spinnaker and trapeze, making teamwork necessary to...
- 1970 - Flying Dutchman - 1970
- Finn - 1967
- 3 North Americans:
- Flying Dutchman - 1963
- FireballFireball (dinghy)Originally designed by Peter Milne in 1962, the Fireball is a one-design high-performance sailing dinghy. The Fireball is sailed by a crew of two, and sports a single trapeze, symmetric spinnaker and chined hull. The class is strictly controlled, but has adapted to advances in building techniques...
- 1970 - Finn - 1966
- Worlds:
- International 14 - 1959
Silver Medal
- Flying Dutchman, Germany - 1962
Other Major Events
- Bermuda 1958 - Princess Elizabeth Trophy
- Holland 1962 - Prince Bernhard Trophy - Flying Dutchman
Sportmanagement
Paul helped found the Water Rat Sailing Club 1970 and the Outer Harbour Sailing Community, the Mooredale Sailing Club, the Outer Harbour Sailing and Catamaran Club, the St. Jamestown Sailing Club and the Hanlan Boat Club.He was a member of the founding group that set up CORK (Canadian Olympic Regatta Kingston)
The first time Paul represented Canada at the International Yacht Racing Union, was in 1970 to advise on the sailing venue for the 1976 Montreal Olympics. He stayed active for ISAF
ISAF
ISAF may refer to:* International Sailing Federation, the world governing body for Olympic and other competitive sailing.* International Security Assistance Force, the NATO-led security mission operating in Afghanistan since 2001....
for over 30 years.
Paul Henderson dedicated five years as a volunteer in his leadership of the Toronto Olympic Bid, to host the 1996 Olympic Games and was also consulted to the 2008 Olympic bid and to the 2010 Vancouver bid.
Paul was elected President of the ISAF in 1994; the first non-European to ever hold this position.
He was on the IOC Sports and Environmental Commission and Women and Sport Commission. During his presidency sailing went from 18% women athletes in Atlanta 1996 to 35% in Athens 2004.
Positions held
- ISAF Volunteer Positions
- 1978 - 1994 - Vice President
- 1994 - 2004 - President
- IOC Appointments
- Member of IOCInternational Olympic CommitteeThe International Olympic Committee is an international corporation based in Lausanne, Switzerland, created by Pierre de Coubertin on 23 June 1894 with Demetrios Vikelas as its first president...
- 2000 -2004 - Executive Member - Association of Summer Olympic International Sports Federations
- Member IOC Sport and the Environment Commission
- Member IOC World Anti-Doping Agency
- Member IOC Women and Sport Committee
- Member of IOC
- Other Volunteer Positions
- President Toronto 1996 Olympic Bid Committee
- President Toronto Racquets Club 1972 to 1975
- Board Member Crescent School 1980 -1983
- Other Honours
- ISAF Beppe Croce 2005
- Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame - Builder Category 2001
- Ontario Sports Award - 2001
- Rolex Sailor of the Year - Canada 1994
- Councilor of Honour - Canadian Yachting AssociationCanadian Yachting AssociationThe Canadian Yachting Association is Canada's organization for controlling the water.CYA is a "Member National Authority" of the International Sailing Federation . Organization of sailing in Canada is divided into four groups, Yacht Clubs, Provincial Sailing Associations, Class Associations, and...
- Honorary Commodore, Royal Canadian Yacht ClubRoyal Canadian Yacht ClubThe Royal Canadian Yacht Club is a boating club based in Toronto, Canada.It was founded in 1852 as the Toronto Boat Club, a recreational club and unofficial auxiliary of the Royal Navy on Lake Ontario. In 1854, the club successfully petitioned Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom for the right to...
- MAFSI Foodservice Hall of Honour - 2002
- Honorary Member St James Town Sailing Club, Mimico Cruising Club
- Ambassador of the Vintage Yachting GamesVintage Yachting GamesThe Vintage Yachting Games are the International Post-Olympic Yachting/Sailing event for former Olympic classes. The Vintage is held every four years....
since 2011
Professional life
Paul ran very successfully RG Henderson and Son, a well-known Restaurant maintenance and repair company.Personal life
Paul is married to Mary. They have two children John and Martha the later represented Canada in the 2008 OlympicsSailing at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Sailing at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing was held from August 9 to 21. The competition took place in Qingdao, at Qingdao International Marina....
as crew member on the Canadian Yngling
Yngling
The Ynglings were the oldest known Scandinavian dynasty. It can refer to the clans of the Scylfings , the semi-legendary royal Swedish clan during the Age of Migrations, with kings such as Eadgils, Onela and Ohthere...
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